Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

SHEETHANGER LANE, HP3 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEETHANGER LANE, HP3 0BQ.

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Population

379

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 56,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HP3 0BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

HP3 0BQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.7M, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.7M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

home £1,675,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HP3 0BQ is a sought-after residential area on Sheethanger Lane, 0.0km from Felden in Hemel Hempstead. Administratively it sits within Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, HP3 0BQ is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.7M. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for HP3 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00118743 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP3 0BQ. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.8%
Asian / British Asian10.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,525,000

7 sales · Mean £ 1,615,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HP3 0BQ has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8
Burglary2
Drugs2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Roman Fields Academy

Outstanding39 pupils0.5 km
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St Rose's Catholic Infants School

Good218 pupils1.0 km
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Boxmoor Primary School

Good242 pupils1.2 km
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Two Waters Primary School

Outstanding237 pupils1.4 km
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Pixies Hill Primary School

Good210 pupils1.4 km
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The Hemel Hempstead School

Good1259 pupils1.5 km
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Heath Lane Nursery School

Good66 pupils1.6 km
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South Hill Primary School

Good415 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Boxmoor Village Store0.9 km
  • Byron's Chemist0.9 km
  • VG Merchants0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Boxmoor Social Club0.8 km
  • Boxmoor Cricket Club0.8 km
  • The Fishery Inn0.7 km
  • Three Blackbirds1.0 km
  • Harvester0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Boxmoor Lodge Hotel0.6 km
  • Fishery Wharf Cafe0.6 km
  • Sitar Restaurant0.9 km
  • Joe's Coffee Shop & Creative Space0.8 km
  • Coffee and Wine0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Boxmoor Fish Bar & BBQ0.9 km
  • Station Cafe Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Indian Spice0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hemel Hempstead0.4 km
  • Apsley2.0 km
  • Kings Langley5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Hemel Hempstead Rail Station0.4 km
  • Hemel Hempstead Rail Station0.4 km
  • Hemel Hempstead Railway Station0.5 km
  • Hemel Hempstead Railway Station0.5 km
  • Hemel Hempstead Railway Station0.5 km